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The only potential way this could have an effect would be if alar base reduction was performed and downward motion at the suture line caused separation. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
There is no reason why thumb sucking should affect the results of your rhinoplasty and septoplasty as long as the nose is not hit
Thumb sucking will not change the rhinoplasty results unless you accidentally bump your nose.
Thumbsucking will not effect the rhinoplasty. However, your fist can hit the nose easily when you are sucking your thumb. Also, be very careful, if you touch your nose after you have sucked your thumb you can transfer mouth (oral) germs to the nose and cause an infection. Regards Dr. J Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.`
Dear Lillith, Sucking your thumb will not affect your outcome unless your hand bumps into your nose while you are sleeping Best regards, Nima Shemirani
An interesting question. As long as your fingers/hand do not touch your nose, and your lip motion is not excessive, it should not affect your result.
This is rather odd question but I see no reason why thumb sucking would effect the results of a rhinoplasty.
Thumb sucking should not impact the result of your rhino/septoplasty. Why would you think it would?
Cannot imagine any way in which thumb sucking will affect your rhinoplasty results. As long as there is no trauma to your nose your results should remain unchanged.
Primary rhinoplasty where a nasal hump is removed can range from $10,000 - $15,000 depending on the individual circumstances of the patient. I would recommend choosing a board certified and experienced rhinoplasty specialist. Look for good credentials, a variety of before and after photos, and...
Your nose has some swelling for the first twelve months after a rhinoplasty. It is best to allow all swelling to heal before determining whether any further surgery is needed. Allow the surgeon to understand your concerns and then answer your questions.
I would have certainly advised you not use these type of strips after surgery, unless you had a moderate amount of soft tissue swelling in this region. I would advise you to reconsult with your rhinoplasty surgeon to get a clear answer as to whether or not any damage was done.
